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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

HISTORIC PEACE CHURCH An Original Plein Air Oil Painting by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Historic Peace Church'

Built in 1798, Camp Hill PA

Plein Air
Oil on Linen Panel
9 x 12

Today was the first day of the second annual Camp Hill Plein Air Event.
I drove around to find a place to paint, and wound up
leaving the borough of Camp Hill and heading for the
historic Peace Church. I drove down into the cemetery,
and found the perfect angle to catch the sunlight on the
building, and also that magnificent Red Maple.

This was done entirely on site. I am glad I finished up
when I did because the grounds-keepers came in to
mow, and decided to mow right where I was painting!

Here's my set up - I was about 85% - 90% done at this point.
No one was mowing at this point :)

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